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263 County Road 212

405 Grace Ave

1326 E 9th St

501 US-67

901 SE 3rd St
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207 W Wright St

60 Tamera Ln

1450 North St

100 Ford St

6231 Zinc Rd

5520 Co Rd 1380

1040 Harding Blvd
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1305 N Floyd St
Salem, AR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Salem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Salem 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $970 | $499 | $1,600 |
Salem 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,402 | $500 | $2,000 |
Salem 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,211 | $350 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Salem, AR is a Studio unit found at The Heights Apartments priced from $450. Breckenridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $545. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Salem apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Heights Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $450 |
Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 1 Bed 1 Bath with W/D Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $545 |
Cedar Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $575 |
Gladiola Estates | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
Park Lake | Standard | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Salem, AR and Nearby
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Salem area is the $0.67 price per square foot 1501 Model at 2700 Burke Ave in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Salem apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr Model at The Oak Townhomes starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Salem apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2700 Burke Ave | 1501 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.67 |
The Oak Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath - Morganne Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
Fox Run Apartments- Utilities Included! | THE HIDDEN GEM | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Willow Creek Townhomes | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 2 Bed 2 Bath with W/D Hookup | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
Pines Apartments | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Caraway Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Tara Apartments | 2 bedroom apartment | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Courtyard @ The Corner | 2x1 Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
The Heights Apartments | Small Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem
What type of rentals are currently available in Salem?
There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Salem, AR with pricing that ranges from $400 to $2,009. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Salem ranging from $350 to $2,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Salem?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Salem ranges from $350 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,009.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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